Both leaders discussed opportunities for further diversifying trade and investment links

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held telephonic talks with UAE Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Gulf country’s armed forces, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed on Thursday and expressed satisfaction that cooperation between the two countries had not halted even during the pandemic.

During the talks, the two leaders agreed to continue close consultations and cooperation to further strengthen the India-UAE partnership in the post COVID world.

In this context, they discussed the opportunities for further diversifying trade and investment links.

Prime Minister Modi expressed his special appreciation for the personal attention and care that he has always shown for the well-being of the expatriate Indian community in the UAE.

The two leaders shared their confidence that the COVID crisis would soon be overcome, and looked forward to meeting in person in the near future.